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So here it is! A few knew about this on laserchat, but it didn't go very far from there. Also, if you've read my sig over the last couple weeks, you may have seen it Otherwise, this is the teaser until my pho-- camera is working again
A while back, Sam emailed me about another HeCd that I may be interested in, this is along with another goodie that I just remembered while writing this thread. You'll see that eventually Anyway, he emailed me about 2 MG 442nm heads, 20mW rated, that were recently refurbed by MG.
Basically, these were hot off the presses, and he was wondering if I wanted the one he was getting, for cost of shipping.
Once he got a hold of it, and ran a few tests on it, things were making themselves noticed that we weren't very fond of. Mainly, even with 0.2hrs, it was doing 15mW at suggested levels. Meaning, something went wrong. Even with the "20mW" label slapped on it.
The theory was a toss up between a few malicious theories. Ranging from poor QC by an intern, all the way to MG adding the wrong tube during a refurb thinking nobody would notice.
Regardless, the fan was also placed in the head backwards. *sigh*
So it was all fixed up, fully tested, and shipped off to me!
Once I got it, I ripped open the box, hooked it up, and with a racing heart, plugged it in, turned the keys and knobs, and stepped back.
Quickly the Cd heated up, and there were 442nm photons in <3mins. I guess that's what you get from a refurbed tube with, even now, only 23.3hr on it. I was overjoyed! Finally, a HeCd, and one that works. I've finally got all the mass produced small/medium framed gas and ion lasers. Next comes the CO2 I am building, and eventually a CVL. Though I am currently content
With all that introduction out of the way, I can toss in some pics. Now, keep in mind, I had to take these with my .....iPod. Not happy about that, but the phone is under repair. Once that is done, I will be sure to take some close ups, and some HD shots for yall
Enjoy!
There is a 12in/30cm ruler on the head for size.
A while back, Sam emailed me about another HeCd that I may be interested in, this is along with another goodie that I just remembered while writing this thread. You'll see that eventually Anyway, he emailed me about 2 MG 442nm heads, 20mW rated, that were recently refurbed by MG.
Basically, these were hot off the presses, and he was wondering if I wanted the one he was getting, for cost of shipping.
Of course I did! It's in my blood, I NEEDED a HeCd. One that worked anyway...Archer said:Duh, and or, hello?
Once he got a hold of it, and ran a few tests on it, things were making themselves noticed that we weren't very fond of. Mainly, even with 0.2hrs, it was doing 15mW at suggested levels. Meaning, something went wrong. Even with the "20mW" label slapped on it.
The theory was a toss up between a few malicious theories. Ranging from poor QC by an intern, all the way to MG adding the wrong tube during a refurb thinking nobody would notice.
Regardless, the fan was also placed in the head backwards. *sigh*
So it was all fixed up, fully tested, and shipped off to me!
Once I got it, I ripped open the box, hooked it up, and with a racing heart, plugged it in, turned the keys and knobs, and stepped back.
Quickly the Cd heated up, and there were 442nm photons in <3mins. I guess that's what you get from a refurbed tube with, even now, only 23.3hr on it. I was overjoyed! Finally, a HeCd, and one that works. I've finally got all the mass produced small/medium framed gas and ion lasers. Next comes the CO2 I am building, and eventually a CVL. Though I am currently content
With all that introduction out of the way, I can toss in some pics. Now, keep in mind, I had to take these with my .....iPod. Not happy about that, but the phone is under repair. Once that is done, I will be sure to take some close ups, and some HD shots for yall
Enjoy!
There is a 12in/30cm ruler on the head for size.